Hume City Council Lighting Design and Project Management
March 15, 2022

Balpara was engaged by Hume City Council to provide a cohesive delivery of Feature Survey, AS3000 Lighting Design, Utility Connection Design and Project Management for the Melrose Drive Activity Centre.     


Project Overview

 

The Melrose Drive Activity Centre Tullamarine, located between Broadmeadows Road and Sycamore Avenue, underwent significant renewal works that were completed in 2009. As part of Council 2021/22 Capital Works Budget, Melrose Drive Activity Centre will receive the installation of fairy lights on four large established trees adjacent to the alfresco dining area. 

 

Balpara's Engineering Team has been appointed to perform a safety lighting assessment and lighting design, establish the power supply and servicing requirements, and project manage the installation of fairy light fixtures on the allocated trees. 

 

As the civil base plan was not previously designed, Balpara was able to offer our Feature Survey services at the last minute to assist in the smooth delivery of the project. 

 

Balparaโ€™s contribution to this project will ensure the public lighting designs are completed in accordance with Hume City Council requirements and are in line with AS1158 and Jemena utility standards. 


Project Scope

 

  • Conducting a site investigation to determine appropriate point of power supply. 
  • Completing a Feature Survey of site, due to absence of existing electrical and lighting asset information. 
  • Preparing and presenting the concept lighting design for fairy lights (in line with AS3000 and AS/NZS 1158) for Hume City Council review and discussion. 
  • Creating private AS3000 design on the canopy of the tress and establishing best method of attaching lighting to minimise impact. 
  • Providing concept design construction costings for the Council. 
  • Preparing detailed lighting design plans and certification, including computation details and sketches. 
  • Liaising with several contractors, including the landscape architect regarding the rectification works required to
    reinstate the area. 
  • Preparing Project Management Plan, Construction Program and instructing the Council's contractor in the commencement of works. 
  • Providing Project Management Services to oversee construction works undertaken by accredited contractors. 


Value Add

 

Balpara's ability to provide multiple services to the client, including the late addition of Feature Surveying, will allow for a more streamlined and cost-effective approach. 

 

Relevant Accreditation/Quality Standards

 

Balpara is accredited with all Victorian Power Authorities, allowing us to tailor our approach to suit the Jemena Network Standards in conjunction with council, project and DoT requirements. In addition, Balpara has held ISO9001 certification for over six years without non-conformances, and has attained re-certification to the new AS/NZS 2016 Standard. Balpara is VESI and AusNet accredited in surveying, design and drafting. 


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